Weddings are steeped in tradition. Something borrowed and something blue; the father giving away the bride; the music; the venue; family traditions, these are all examples of traditions that help to hold weddings together and make them special. Of course the ceremony and the union of two who have vowed to love each other for the rest of their lives is the most special part of the ceremony, but for the rest of us tradition plays a large part in unifying our past and present wedding experiences. It would seem there are more traditions for the bride than the groom – or at least more that everyone talks about.
Traditions For The Groom
The groom has a bachelor party and perhaps will share a drink with his groomsmen before the ceremony. In some families it is tradition for the groom to wear a kilt or carry a certain handkerchief. The groom and groomsmen generally are wearing matching suits, ties and handkerchiefs. Some groomsmen insist on specific shoes or suspenders, but generally that’s where the tradition starts or ends depending on how you look at it. One tradition that has been passed down through the generations and perhaps is the most lasting of all is that of passing down cuff links through the generations. A father gives them to a son to wear and the son is to follow suit when his son or son-in-law gets married. It’s a touching gesture that can mean a lot to the recipient.
New Traditions
Today, weddings are happening differently than fifty years ago. Tradition is very much part of ceremonies today, but new traditions are being welcomed as a result of there being new weddings happening. Same sex marriages being one of the newest and most exciting. Others being weddings celebrated in backyards, on mountaintops or in forests. If you are looking for a way to start a tradition in your group of friends or have been asked to be a best man and know that giving cuff links to the groom would mean a lot to him, you may want to think about getting them engraved or personalized. Websites that specialize in groomsmen gifts have a wide variety of cuff links in letters, shapes, sizes and materials such as 18kt, Vermeil and Sterling. Whether you’re looking to follow tradition or start a new one within your family or group of friends, it’s important to take this time to plan something special for your friends or family who are getting ready to celebrate a wedding.
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